Aldon Smith, former All-Pro San Francisco 49ers linebacker, dies at 36

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Aldon Smith, an All-Pro linebacker who helped the San Francisco 49ers reach two Super Bowls in the early 2010s, has died at 36. The 49ers announced his death on Saturday without immediately disclosing the cause. Smith was drafted by San Francisco in 2011 and became one of the NFL's most dominant pass rushers before his career was derailed by a series of legal issues and suspensions. He later played for teams including the Oakland Raiders, Dallas Cowboys, and Green Bay Packers.